Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.

Knowsley Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Unit are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic manager to undertake a job share role of Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).  You must have a sound track record of delivering excellent services for children and families and be able to demonstrate that you are able to challenge appropriately where services do not meet children’s needs.  You will ensure that safeguarding allegations against those who work with children and young people are managed effectively and fully considered. 

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Lindsey Heaton 0151 443 3318.